Lower Elementary Classroom Teacher

Calvary Christian School seeks excellence in all areas of our program. Our teachers are   life-long learners and are passionate about knowing their students, their developmental abilities and needs, and their particular learning styles. We believe in a growth mindset and foster that same mindset in our students. The curriculum for Calvary Christian School is distinctly Christian, rooted in the seven liberal arts, and respectful of the developmental abilities of children. Our curriculum is rigorous in that it prepares students well to efficiently and effectively learn. Our goal is to train up Christian young people to positively impact their world for Christ.

Qualities

• Mature in Christian faith, understanding, and character

• Knowledgeable and passionate about his or her subject, level of student, and art of instruction and engagement

• Well established or growing in application of laws of teaching and management of classroom culture

• Gracious and truthful with parents—able to have hard conversations but do so with a love and compassion for others

• Collegial—seeks the best for every member of the Calvary team, including support staff, fellow teachers, and leaders and shares ideas openly and in an encouraging way

• Committed to the development of self

Skills

• Able to integrate subjects in a meaningful way

• Able to recognize, develop, and integrate truth, goodness and beauty into all curriculum

• Able to measure growth in students and communicate need for improvement

• Able to problem-solve but willing to seek help if needed

• Clear and thoughtful communication skills both verbal and written forms

• Fluent in Google platform

Professional Standards

• Be on time

• Dress professionally

• Practice active and engaged supervision of students

• Maintain accurate records that reflect growth, effort, and performance

• Keep a neat and orderly classroom that conveys learning, beauty, and organization

• Assist in the general supervision of students, care of the campus, and public relations for the school

• Enforce the rules, philosophy, and spirit of the school with love and truth

• Work collaboratively and have the ability to be flexible